Medicare News & Education

How Indian Health Services (IHS) works with Medicare

If you already receive healthcare through Indian Health Services, you may be wondering what happens when you become eligible for Medicare. Does it affect your Indian Health Services access or

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What is the Best Medicare Advantage Plan? The One That Fits Your Needs!

Medicare Advantage plans have grown in popularity and availability. Some metropolitan areas can have as many as 50-70 different options. This can make it difficult to compare and find the

How to Compliment Your Veteran Benefits with a Medicare Advantage Plan

As a veteran, you’ve earned VA health benefits! Once you turn 65, you will likely also qualify for Medicare benefits. This is great news to ensure additional coverage! But did

How to Reduce Monthly Costs with Rising Medicare Supplement Premiums

Medicare Supplement plan premiums continue to rise year after year! These annual hikes are making some plans unaffordable and hard to maintain. Many people are experiencing financial strain from steadily

Affordable Hospital Indemnity Plans for Medicare Advantage & High-Deductible Health Plans

Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans offer a convenient way to get your Medicare Part A and B benefits — often with extra perks. But these plans often come with copays

Low Cost Medicare Supplements: Save with Plan N and Plan K

Are you looking for low cost Medicare Supplements? Currently, about half of Medicare beneficiaries enroll in a Medicare Supplement plan when they become eligible for Medicare. This is a downward

Top Medicare Enrollment Forms Explained: What to Use & When

Applying for Medicare can be easy when you use the correct Medicare enrollment form at the right time. Using the wrong form, or even the wrong enrollment method, can have

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How to Complete Medicare Form CMS-L564: Proof of Employer Coverage

Learn how to accurately fill out Medicare Form CMS-L564 Request for Employment Information.

How to Avoid Medicare Enrollment Delays After Recent Social Security Changes.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has ended phone appointments for many benefit claims and direct deposit changes. This means that anyone who can’t verify their identity using the My Social

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Choosing Between Medicare and Employer Plan: What You Need to Know

What you need to know when deciding between Medicare and your employer group coverage. It is more than just costs.

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Medicare and Travel Insurance: Why You Need Emergency Medical Coverage Outside of the Country

For many retirees, traveling is a long-awaited reward in their retirement years. Whether it’s a European river cruise, a tropical getaway, or visiting family overseas, international travel is a fun

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How is Hospice Covered with Medicare?

As a program to care for people who are terminally ill, hospice presents a very difficult situation for loved ones and caregivers. Worrying about how to get hospice covered with

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